There was a strange looking bug that fell out of our oak tree earlier last week. It was rather large and looked like a strange stink bug, but it was much larger than normal stinkbugs and somewhat ...

These two wheel bugs, doing what comes naturally, are intriguing looking critters. Relatives of stink bugs, they get their name from the half wheel structure on their backs, which stink bugs don’t ...

As we transition from summer to fall and the temperatures start cooling off, many of us will be spending time outdoors getting our landscapes ready for winter. While enjoying our time outdoors, we ...

Many folks are perplexed by this grayish black prehistoric-looking insect. It will certainly stop you in your tracks if you see it in your garden. Its prominent characteristic structure is its ...

Last October my daughter phoned me at the office to report the presence of a “big, weird-looking bug” on our front porch—long-legged, slow moving, and unlike any she’d ever seen. She texted me a photo ...

From camping to unwinding in the backyard, some outdoor activities can be difficult to enjoy if you're worried about bugs. Redness and itchiness are pretty typical for most mosquito, tick, or spider ...

Not all bug bites are equally dangerous, so it's important to know what to look out for. Tick bites sometimes look like a bullseye, while mite bites are itchy and can look like a rash. Here's how to ...

Wheel bugs are unassuming until they strike. They spend most of their time hiding, using leafy plants as cover. Their markings provide camouflage, which they use to great effect. That’s probably a ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Dealing with an itchy bug bite or sting is distracting at best, but it usually gets better ...

When thinking about creepy crawlers, one might think of the 1998 movie called "A Bug's Life" that creates a positive image of little creatures that roam around nature. As fall season arrives, the ...